Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade cancelled

Visit Yuma says the parade will resume in 2021

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade has been cancelled this year.

Last month, Visit Yuma announced the parade would kick off December 12 but has since then changed.

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Visit Yuma released a statement regarding its cancellation.

"Visit Yuma is heartbroken to announce that the Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade is being cancelled this year. We held out hope that we would be able to pull it off, however, with the impending rise in COVID-19 cases and the lack of participation due to COVID-19, we’ve decided to cancel now rather then have the few entrants we’ve received spend precious resources to build floats and have it cancelled at the last minute. Weighing public safety and the need to keep our economy growing is a balancing act that continues to be difficult to navigate. We wish everyone a joyful holiday season and look forward to next year."

This event has brought Yumans and visitors together to celebrate the Christmas spirit through the holiday season with creative floats and light.

Over the years, the parade covers more than three miles downtown, starting at 4th Avenue and 9th Street, ending at 2nd Street and Main Street.